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Fraud and Scam Reports in Virginia, 2024
Reports from consumers in the state to the FTC's Consumer Sentinel Network
Unverified reports filed with the FTC. Report a scam at ReportFraud.ftc.gov.
- Fraud and other reports
- 117,836
- 1,361 per 100,000 people, 16th of 50
- Reported fraud losses
- $294M
- Total for the year
- Median loss
- $450
- Reports with a dollar loss
- Identity theft reports
- 18,460
- 213 per 100,000 people, 23rd of 50
Top report categories
Share of fraud and other reports from the state
- Credit Bureaus and Information Furnishers19.0%
- Imposter Scams14.0%
- Identity Theft14.0%
- Banks and Lenders7.0%
- Online Shopping and Negative Reviews7.0%
- Debt Collection4.0%
- Auto Related4.0%
- Internet Services3.0%
- Credit Cards2.0%
- Health Care2.0%
Top identity theft types
Share of identity theft reports. A report can include more than one type.
- Credit Card39.0%
- Other Identity Theft31.0%
- Loan or Lease15.0%
- Bank Account15.0%
- Phone or Utilities8.0%
Frequently asked questions
- What are the most common scams in Virginia?
- In 2024, the most reported categories from Virginia were credit bureaus and information furnishers (19%), imposter scams (14%), identity theft (14%).
- How much money did people in Virginia lose to fraud?
- Virginia consumers reported losing $294M to fraud in 2024, with a median loss of $450 among reports that included a loss.
- How do I report a scam?
- Report fraud and scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and identity theft at IdentityTheft.gov. Your state attorney general's office also takes consumer complaints.
Source: Federal Trade Commission, Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book · 2024 data book